This thread is about the appreciation of watches, as well as the micro-engineering and materials engineering that is required to make a fine watch.
Required viewing for newbies:
https://youtu.be/508-rmdY4jQ
Strap guide:
http://pastebin.com/SwRysprE
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>>55423511
>>55447134
1st for best watch
>>55447134
What does the AB AUF mean?
>>55447253
It's a power reserve indicator. So I would normally think it would mean "emtpy/full" but Lange has called it "up/down" when referring to it in English.
>tfw you've been indenial but you finally realize that your pulsar meme3001 is 2big4u
>>55446206
>>55446441
This. Also, kangaroo leather satisfies the strength/toughness attributes. The only function not addressed is water resistance. Sacrificing 1 of 5 functions for aesthetics is pretty far from "lead balloon".
>>55446270
>>55447193
>>55449360
Is this poster reminding soldiers to set their watch to the local time? Unless your watch is off by hours, I don't think should affect navigation...
>>55447913
What size wrists senpai?
I'm ordering another once my refund kicks in.
I know how /wt/ feels about reps, but how about a Bulova Speedmaster homage with their ultra-accurate sweep seconds quartz movement?
In which position you wear your watch?
>>55449610
2
Like a sane person.
Finally, US made movement. Definitely my next purchase along with a Speedmaster (within the next year probably).
http://weisswatchcompany.com/collections/all/products/american-issue-field-watch
>>55449548
>Speedmaster homage
No, it's a 're-edition' to the one of a kind bulova chrono that was owned by Dave Scott.
>>55449705
I wonder how much of it is made here. It's still a 6497.
So, I made some modifications to my lug adapter and I'm pretty happy with the current revision.
The only thing I might do is add just another 0.25 or 0.5 mm to close the gap on the watch lug. Then I'm going to start looking for affordable stainless steel 3D printing or CNC machining services.
>>55449705
>Finally, US made movement
Oh you mean like the RGM Caliber 20, RGM Caliber 801, or Keaton Myrick Caliber 29.30?
>>55449610
Between II and III.
>>55449731
This only makes my penis harder
$1 chinese natos came. They're shit.
>>55449901
I just wish they actually used the same movement as the original, or hell, at least the same subdial layout.
>>55449896
Are RGM watches good? They make a big deal about the guilloché pattern but I've never really gotten them.
>>55449896
>RGM Caliber 801
>Keaton Myrick Caliber 29.30
It would be nice to see an exact list of which components get made where, as these are both still 6497s.
At the moment, if you were to really push it, making everything but mainspring, hairspring and jewels in the US would be pretty darn good.
>>55447913 (You)
*in denial
*realized
Fuck, what's with these typos?
>>55449488
~6.5"
>>55449923
Kek
>>55450205
I still don't get what people see in these watches.
It looks like a cheap digital out of the 1990s.
It has no special features.
which nato strap should i get for this watch? olive or the james bond one?
>>55450397
A standard, high quality plain black
>>55450332
>It looks like a cheap digital out of the 1990s.
>cheap
That's exactly why I bought it. But I really feel like returning it. I never really use the timer (or any of the other features) and a rotating bezel is really all I need to time study seesions. I hate being a cheap fuck and for once I'd like to enjoy myself and spend more money on a better watch.
>>55450411
but thats boring anon
>>55450639
I think that might be the power reserve, google says from and on.
>>55450397
Personally I would go for a simple black and white.
>>55449817
Apparently only the jewels and hair spring are Swiss. They're working on that next
>>55449896
I meant from Weiss. It's also unique in that it was designed from the ground up for mass assembly, and will be offered to other watch makers, including ebauches.
There's an ama with the founder right now on leddit
>>55450593
>>55450397
Bond wouldn't look right with that bezel imo. Stick with solid. Black, navy, or admiralty grey
I really want a hamilton khaki field watch since it's around what I'm willing to spend and cherish
It's here! $7 Bergeon tip for my $8 Mudder spring bar tool. Stuck it mountain jews.
Not sure why they decided to ship it in an audio cassette tape case though.
r8 it /wt/
>>55451035
I'd be a bit surprised if that were true.
Someone should email him.
>>55447198
This one looks better and has a better module though
Neato T-Touch should be here tomorrow. If it's a keeper, I can sell off my even larger Pro-Trek
I have a question. I go to school in an area that can get somewhat cold (~ -30C). I really like this quartz watch but the lowest temp it can handle is 5C. I assume the watch would be able to survive a cold winter as long as I am wearing it. My body should keep the movement warm enough right?
>>55451971
you'll probably be fine. what's the watch?
If you'll be outside in -30C weather for long periods of time, I might suggest a watch that's made for such things.
44th for dogshit invicta
>>55449548
>I know how /wt/ feels about reps
and how is that? I always remember people liking my fake datejust but I guess it's been about a year, everybody who was around then is probably gone by now
speaking of, does the fat canadian guy with all the microbrand watches still post? he was cool
>>55452179
the aforementioned datejust in case anyone remembers
>>55451444
http://www.latimes.com/fashion/la-ig-weiss-watches-20160620-snap-story.html
WRUW today /wt/?
>>55449610
1 master race
>>55449705
>wow those geneva stripes really bring out the awesome colours of the unrhodinated brass bridges!
seagull movements literally look better, it looks like absolute dogshit wtf
>>55450214
r u a girl
>>55449610
2-3. I like 1 but it interferes with the movement of the hand as your wrist expands way too much.
I've never understood why Rolex ruins some of their most beautiful watches with that little magnifier
>>55454473
It's part of the look.
I'm with you though, i much prefer the nodate version.
You could also get a seadweller, they don't have the magnifier.
>>55447134
God damn that Lange is beautiful...
![ff_3466[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/Minp9bq.jpg "ff_3466[1].jpg")
>>55447198
>>55450205
>>55451676
>>55451823
>>55452098
>2016
>Not wearing the only acceptable digital plastic watch.
You disgusting plebs. Either wear pic related or go analog like a man.
>>55454679
*non plastic
Any good reason why divers' watches have dark faces? Seems to be either black or deep blue.
A fully lumed face and hands in different colours would appear to give better readability. For instance yellow tritium would recharge red lume - I tried this using a lumed plate and tritium tubes in my home lab.
Or does that attract too many fishes?
>>55454881
Watch companies being conservative. You can find all kinds of different colored dial dive watches if you look but they don't sell as well.
>>55450205
I returned mine because fuck fat spring bars.
I bought 2 cheap casios on bracelets and they'll hopwfully tide me over until I can get th3 glorious gw5000
>>55449831
Have you looked into shapeways?
I don't know what tolerances they get with their stainless steel stuff, but they do stainless steel
Anyone in the UK after a 8926OB?
I'm looking to sell mine
>>55454881
Why would you waste already weak tritium light to charge lume?
the missus found this watch at work, no guest had asked for it after a month, now is mine,
very happy wit this :)
opinions?
>>55456002
It's a reliable watch.
If you send it in for servicing Citizen will add a sapphire glass for 50 bucks.
>>55456002
Personally, it's not my cup of tea, but they're very good watches
You're a lucky guy
>>55456105
sounds cool, i live near the arctic circle, somewhere where it can get serviced by citizen themselves and do that, maybe a little hard, i like the 2 battery feature,the solar charging for one is useful during summer here, as for winter, the other one will help more. atm, i need another link or two in it, it fits perfectly, but after half hour, is too much,and im hurting my hand if i do something too strenuous
>>55456181
eco drive charges from artificial light as well iirc
>>55456181
Try a NATO or ZULU strap.
That's what I use on my citizen eco drive.
>>55456466
Maybe, will look into it, thanks, for now i will just wear my animal watch
>>55456002
Is a good watch.
Too much going on for my liking but it isn't an issue i just wouldn't buy one
Poorfag reporting
>>55456742
Thank you, and yea, a shit load going on, 2 alarms,2 batteries,2/3 times displayed at once for different time zones, stopwatch, stuff for working out time with distance and speed, works out time via radiowaves depending on where you are, why do you need all this? New on citizen site, says $900
>>55456002
Dressy as fuck
Anybody else hyped for soccer tonight?
>>55457599
Medizinstudent?
>>55457691
Biologie
>>55457599
Please post tah page. It looks really awesome.
>>55457719
Wo studierst du?
>>55457752
What's the best android watch out right now??
>>55456753
Nice
>>55457599
>shoving the flag in other people's faces
faschistisch
>>55457872
Wait for the two new Google made smart watches coming out this year
>>55453049
A fucking carpet.
>>55457513
The exact opposite. If you wear such a busy watch to a formal event you will get luaghed out of the room (assuming you aren't surrounded by other plebs).
>>55458400
He always posts that same message when someone brings up a dogshit watch like that.
Commando G, report in
>>55457599
>mfw I just got back into football
I wish I never abandoned it. If I kept playing I would have been God-tier by now. Too bad it's too fucking hot to play. Even my dog can't handle the heat.
>>55455023
I just bought another shitter. One I always wanted. Note sure if I am going to return the Pulsar or just start a collection. The Pulsar would make an okay beater in the winter.
2700€ in new condition
Walk into a store and buy, or save hundreds on chrono24
>>55458400
>not being up to date on the latest stale memes
>>55458460
uuuuuuuuuuuuugly
>>55458428
>>55458471
Yeah but it always triggers me. I am autistic leave me alone.
>>55458460
The black bay is shit, pelagos is the only Tudor worth getting.
>>55458517
I dont like the Pelagos at all :(
>>55451035
Stick to muscle cars and barbecue, fucking yanks!
>>55458554
you have extremely bad taste
>>55454473
Confirms rolex is shit, has been shit, will be shit endorsed by assholes with mucho dinero and no brains.
>>55458517
The black one is a bit boring looking but red, blue, and bronze are really cool.
>>55451035
It looks like someone """finished""" the movement with steel wool attached to an electric hand whisk
Best bang for buck available today. Also, perfectly aligned specimen with no manufacturing defects, date from serial January 2016. Guess they fixed their QC.
>>55458641
Really it's the extremely tired sub dial clashing with the snowflake hands and the huge crown with no guards is horrible. I do like the colored tube at least.
>>55458737
Plz no bully
>>55458474
>>55458517
>>55458737
>shit taste general
>>55447134
How will this strap look with my accutron?
>>55459016
>>55452225
Neat, you're back.
Post microrotor hamilton
10.4k CDN MSRP, can get one for under $7k CDN all in, should I pull the trigger?
>>55460063
I dont like the flat looking hands
>>55459550
only watch I had previously that I still have, I remade the snowflake invicta because I got glue in the bezel while reattaching the insert
>>55449610
Between II and III
>>55460093
Seen a Planet Ocean chrono irl once, the flat hands are disappointingly underwhelming.
stop right there
post your wrists fuckboys
>>55460286
>>55460286
>>55460470
I love your spaceview.
>>55460610
love you senpai
here's her home
>>55460655
Nice. How accurately does yours run?
>>55460574
What is the second thingy for?
>>55460674
gains about 45sec every three weeks.
>>55460686
>thingy
the crown @ 10 o'clock?
If that's what you're talking about, it's a helium release valve.
Should I?
>>55460366
Hnngg
Poorfag with no money to buy his own watch reporting in
This watch was a gift.
>>55461173
Goddammit the picture is sideways. I'm left handed so I wear my watch on my right arm, just so no one is confused.
>>55461083
Yes. I am a cheap fuck but if I get a good job after Uni I'll buy a Tudor Pelagos or a Heritage Black Bay after my first two years.
>>55460767
The what now?
>>55460366
Nice, I have shamelessly copied your idea as I have a Pulsar on the way and a super engineer bracelet to put it on.
>>55461417
Is this nigga serious?
>>55454571
I like this bezel.
>>55461501
I'm sorry,I know pretty much nothing about watches...
Why do they put Helium inside?
>>55461653
deep sea submarining involves being in a pressurized environment with a helium oxygen mixture. the helium gets into the watch.
when you surface, the helium will try to get out of the watch to the lower pressure open air.
if there is nowhere for the helium to escape, it will make its own way out, potentially damaging the watch
>>55461653
When you work in a underwater habitat helium is part of the breathing mixture and it can get inside your watch. When you ascend you open the valve to let that helium escape or the reduced outside pressure will cause your crystal to blow off.
>>55461083
Is Tudor a good brand or Swatch-tier garbage? Better than a GS?
>>55461755
GS is better.
>>55455933
Because it works well. Lume can be recharged in daylight (UV is very efficient) but also tritium works surprisingly well too. I tested with red and blue tritium sources and since red tritium source can charge green lume it seems the tritium source emits a bit more than just red light.
Living near the arctic circle you will appreciate recharging the lume in winter.
>>55461755
Better than Swatch tier because of the Rolex cases.
>>55461755
It's better than Swatch, but if you ask me the styling is fucking shit, and the fact that their models are essentially Rolex clones makes them really not cool IMO.
GS is better.
We don't talk about Swatch.
>>55458710
Thats not the mdv106
>>55457599
AHAHA GET REKT FUCKING KRAUT
>>55462070
When you charge lume it's always significantly dimmer than the light source you used to illuminate it. It's like using a motor to run a generator, you're just wasting energy.
>>55462591
Not really. The tritium source is a glass cylinder and emits light in the direction of the viewer but also in the opposite direction towards the face of the watch. The motor, as it were, is running anyway.
Searching for phosphorescent spectra it seems some UV is emitted which could explain why red tritium glowsticks can recharge green lume
>>55462269
rolexes are homaged so much they own a company to produce homages.
there is no shame in getting a tudor original design.
their homages are acceptable to me if only because they mostly have their own identity to some degree, or the rolex version is prohibitively expensive or offered only with features one dislikes in rolex.
for instance. I would buy a tudor date-day because I cannot get a rolex day-date In stainless steel
I would not get a tudor submariner but I could see why someone would get the minisub if they preferred it's size.
What watch is good guy Ben wearing?
>>55463687
Try looking at Vacheron chronographs
>>55463708
I think you're right. Sanks.
What are some good Seiko chronos that I won't have to spend alot on?
I'd like to say around 300€ for the price point but it's flexible.
>>55464111
Brand new your only option is quartz/meca-quartz. I recommend looking for something with the 6T63 movement or look for microbrands using the VK63/VK64 movements. You could also try going the vintage route but that's not my area of expertise.
>>55463027
If you silver the back side of the tube that light will be reflected back with almost no losses. I can see using lume paint in addition to tritium tubes since it has a much higher initial brightness but charging it with your tubes makes no sense
>>55458174
Hey nineball, rember when u bitched about not having a us made watch?
>>55464442
Get fugged :^)
>>55464224
I'm looking for brand new so thanks for the tips. The watch in your picture looks neat, I'll consider picking one up. Any suggestions on other microbrands to look for?
>>55464539
There are a number of them out there that use those movements. I can personally recommend Stuckx though. I don't have one of their chronographs but I do own their other watch The Rock and it's great.
>>55464442
I do not.
>>55460286
why does the dial look so disproportionately small? looks like a coin at the bottom of a well
How far can you watch without cringing?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK866TfYHCg
Is 1k a good buy for a lightly used Omega Seamaster Chrono?
>>55464814
Oh
Well in any case check out the elgin
>>55464870
do real omegas really look that shitty?
>>55464856
I've watched a couple of his videos before and found him to be completely inoffensive.
>>55464870
What do you time under water?
>>55465656
You don't actually use the chrono underwater, the pushers are screw-down. It just adds utility out of the water.
Casio GShock fags, I officially apologize for all the jokes I have previously made on your behalf.
This thing fits me like a glove. What a wonderful little watch.
>>55467388
I'm glad you're enjoying it.
>>55467388
>on your behalf
At your expense I mean.
>>55467418
It's so comfortable
>>55460286
Ignore this tasteless asshole.
>>55460574
Shit, let's NOT put a day on it. Fuck Omega.
>>55460574
really nice...too bad I'm too cheap to buy one
>>55462404
Don't even compare.
>>55464111
Buy a vintage 6138 and stop worrying about watches for the rest of your life.
>>55464850
Probably because it's a diving watch?
>>55464670
This watch has a serious identity crisis. It's like they jammed everything into a diver... Just looking at it makes me queasy.
Slim sleek profile options sub ~200? preferably sub 150? USD
>>55467980
can you really not see the difference between what you posted/every other dive watch posted and that franken invicta
>>55468014
that's a seiko
the seiko and the sub both have the same case size and the seiko has a slightly larger dial
the only difference is the seiko has a smaller bezel
>>55464850
Because it built to withstand water pressure to 30 atmospheres
>>55467906
wtf? do you seriously need to constantly reference what day of the week it is?
I don't want that shit cluttering up my dial. Just the date is perfect.
Get a job you fucking freeloader.
>>55468284
the seiko definitely isn't
not that the point doesn't still stand, since the rolex has a smaller dial
>>55468014
Just read you
>>55468284
Posted this
That watch you asked about looks odd because the glass is not flat is domed
>>55468302
The seiko watches have hugely thick cases. I don't know why because alot of other seiko watches are very light
>>55468302
Also rolex has (afaik) always had a 38mm case. For along time
Is small because it is an older style
>>55468339
I was incorrect earlier when I said the rolex and the seiko had the same case size, the seiko is 42mm and the rolex is 40mm
the dial sizes are 27mm for the rolex and 28.5mm for the seiko
so the increase is fairly proprtional
the seiko dial looks smaller because it has a smaller bezel insert and there's a metal ring between the insert and the crystal
the domed crystal is probably also distorting it slightly
the markings also begin slightly in from the edge of the dial whereas the rolex has the markings right along the rehaut
>>55460286
>>55468294
You don't mind cocks cluttering up your ass. It needs a day, motherfucker!
>>55468704
Today I learned that there is an autist who frequents these threads that demands every watch show the day.
Seriously, I've seen you post this about at least three or four watches at this point.
>>55468508
Sieg heil, brother.
Nice wrist fedoras, faggots
>>55447134
My friend just ordered this RR approved accutron. He wanted to get one like mine:
>>55459044
Will non-watch snobs impressed if i wore a Hublot?
>>55468989
rappers and athletes might be.
>>55449548
Model number?
>$94 shipped
Should be in the mail by Saturday. I am kinda excited.
Question is there a Rolex that utilize a ceramic bezel and titanium case like the Tudor Pelagas? I am probably going to be buying a Pelagas this Christmas, but I felt like I can save a bit more and go Rolex if there is a similar composite.
>>55469535
904L stainless steel is kind of Rolex's 'thing.' So they're already doing something different than everyone else.
They've done a titanium caseback before.
>>55460535
what is that?
>>55469569
What about ceramic bezel, I fell in love with the Pelagas dial and bezel. It looks amazing. But if I am already paying like $2500+ for a watch might as well make it an even $5k and not settle for the Pulsar of Rolex.
>>55461755
Its owned by Rolex, its their "value" brand
>>55469712
Yeah, Rolex does ceramic.
>>55461755
GS > Tudor >>> Omegshit > Normal Seiko>>>>>>> Tagshit >>>>>>>> Movado >>>>>> Guess
>>55469733
Ion Bond Case and Ceramic bezel.
If I enjoy traveling around, having stuff rugged and I'm not in the military, would GW-5000-1JF be overkill at 300$?
>>55469486
I would be too, looks cool as shit.
>>55469804
Somewhat.
The regular 5600 series is good enough for it, but i've done hiking a traveling with both field Seiko's and also Amphibia's for quite a long while.
Hell, i use a Seiko Monster as my day to day watch in the military.
>>55469836
but i fuckng hate the red lines in 5600..
>>55469804
It is sturdy and will hold up. Keep in mind syncing with atomic clocks can only be done in a few places in the world. Basically Japan and China in Asia, England and Germany in Europe and also the USA.
Atomic syncing as some sort of "traveler's dream" is more of a marketing meme than anything else. What a traveler would actually benefit from is a GPS function to switch time.
>>55469863
I could have said the 56XX series in general, some of the 5610 models shouldn't have any.
Plus they really can't be noticed when used on a day to day basis.
>>55469486
>>55469825
Just looked it up, apparently it's another "new retro" design.
I now think it's less cool, but still nice looking. Would have looked better if the lugs were a continuous extension of the case, but there's a slight shelf and the finish changes.
>>55469877
wouldn't then G5600E-1 be a better option, still offering the solar posibility, without the wave captor? and 1/5 the price?
>>55468381
No problems senpai, we are here to discuss these things.
Info is interesting to know.
>>55469955
Was that for me or this guy? >>55469885
Any gshock will be rugged and can travel the world with you.
>>55469890
I need it because of my work, its going to be a work watch. The language will be English and Japanese instead of English and Spanish unfortunately but for such a cheap price I can't pass it up.
>>55469970
>>55469955
Maybe he did, but it's also a solid choice.
Now i ought to think what kind of 6R15 powered Seiko i want to get. Still considering if i should get the SARX015 or the SARG005.
>>55460286
is there a thread or help for people looking for smartwatches?
>>55461798
>>55462269
>GS is better
Bad meme.
>>55470614
You can ask here, but the overall consent is that they are still gimmick tier.
Useful to some degree, but still not mature enough.
>>55470632
Tudor only just starting making their own movement last year, and still use ETA in some watches. And neither their in-house or ETA is held to a standard that exceeds COSC.
Depending what models you're looking at, the finish and quality of a GS stands toe to toe or exceeds the Rolex models. Tudor is a step behind (as you would expect, they wouldn't let Tudor make better watches than the parent company.)
This isn't to say Tudor is bad, and it also offers a different sort of style (depending on the model.) I'm sure if any one of us were sitting on a plane 10 years from now and someone with a scratched and beat up Tudor Black Bay was sitting next to us we'd be glad to talk to them about their watch and see some sort of coolness in it.
Is there a Submariner rep worth getting?
>>55470841
>Is there a fake worth getting?
No
>>55470841
no
a homage will be much better value for money
>>55470811
Man Watch Tanaka's videos are practically pornographic.
Is this a good deal?
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/nomos-club-watch
>>55469362
96B251
>>55470811
Honest question, why do you guys suck Seiko's dick so hard when in reality no true horologists consider them a real brand?
>>55471075
>no true horologists consider them a real brand?
Lel
>>55471050
Eh... it's not bad but you could probably get a better deal from German Chrono24 sellers.
>23 years old
>Need a watch that labels hours & minutes because you struggle reading an analogue clock
>>55469704
Poljot strela 42mm remake
any1 here has experience or opinions on moto 360 2nd gen?
>>55471208
Or just learn to read a clock
>>55471208
SNZG15.
SNK809 if you got bitch wrists and or poor.
>>55471208
I was like that. Got my watch ( >>55470529 ) at 21. After a few weeks you get used to the analog hands, and you don't need to read the numbers anymore. I have watches without digits now and have no problem with them.
>>55470811
>I'm sure if any one of us were sitting on a plane 10 years from now and someone with a scratched and beat up Tudor Black Bay was sitting next to us we'd be glad to talk to them about their watch and see some sort of coolness in it.
You're saying you don't see anything cool about a black bay today? I think it's an awesome watch.
>>55471475
Stop feeding the tripfag.
So what's /wt/s opinion on the Tangramatic watches? I'm interested in buying one of their watches and I wanted to hear if anyone on /wt/ already owns one. Looks like pretty good watches for cheap.
>>55471475
What I'm saying is that unless you're particularity interested in the look of the black bay, it isn't as well made or as good of a watch as a GS or Submariner.
But its tool watch look will stand up to aduse and even show it off well. It's a bonus prize for the black bay.
>>55471521
Never heard of them before. Looking at their site that's the only model that I think is good looking but the movement in it isn't the greatest.
>>55471542
I get it. It's not as expensive as a submariner either to be fair.
And the GS tool watches always looked kind of weird to me.
>>55471689
You mean the spring drive GS divers?
They do have a different look to them. Also they're too fucking big.
>>55451823
That thing so beautiful
I wish i can afford it someday
>>55468874
Nice.
>>55469877
> Only England and Germany in europe
I know for sure that this is not true, i have travelled in a lot of European countries and my casio always had the signal and successfully synchronized. You just have to look at the maps with the range of the signal to know the covered areas
>>55472147
That's because the UK transmitter, MSF is 1,500km and DFC77 in Germany is 2,000km.
You can just go look up which transmitters your watch will recieve signals from.
While you might not need to adjust the time in such a large range, if you keep changing timezones you still need to keep adjusting that in your watch.
>>55472297
For further clarification for anyone confused about atomic radio signals. There are transmitters all over, many of which use different frequencies and methods for transmitting the time. Radio receiving clocks, or watches, may only be able to receive the signals from whichever ones they were designed to. In the same way an AM radio can not receive FM signals, or a normal FM radio for tuning into broadcast radio can't receive a signal above 107.9 MHz.
Many Casio sold in Japan only receive Japanese or Asian signals. Many sold in the US will only receive US+UK. When you read their "multiband 6" they're referring to literally 6 transmitters. One in Fort Collins which serves most of North America. One in the UK, Cumbria and one in Germany, outside of Frankfurt, which provide atomic sync to Europe. One in Shangqiu, China. And then the last 2 bands of the 6 are both in Japan.
So the atomic signal tells you what the current time is UTC. Your watch then takes that time in UTC, and takes the time zone setting you've given it, takes a look at the date to see if it needs to make a daylight savings adjustment, and then shows you the time. So if you move around somewhere, like in the US, as you change timezones you don't adjust the time of your watch, you change the timezone.
Meanwhile something like this watch >>55469877 uses your GPS coordinates to determine which timezone you're specifically in (there are 40 in the world) and does that adjustment for you on the fly.
So I'm graduating soon from college and I plan to ask a graduation gift from dad. Budget is on the low side, probably around 10 to 15 grands maximum. I need something sporty with water resistance because I often swim and dive.
My first thought is the dateless Submariner 114060 but literally everyone I know has this watch in their arsenal so is there something comparable with similar prestige? Obviously something European at this price range.
Thanks in advance.
>>55472658
>uses your GPS coordinates to determine which timezone you're specifically in (there are 40 in the world) and does that adjustment for you on the fly.
I'm not sure about the newest 8X22 module but the older 8X82 and 7X52 Astrons do not automatically adjust for Daylight Savings Time. You have to know how it's handled in the place you're traveling to and manually adjust the watch for it.
>>55472793
>Budget on the low side
>15k
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>>55472801
Yeah, DST is a setting. You can see it to the left of "Astron." >>55469877
>>55472793
IWC Aquatimer?
Jeager LeCoultre Master Compressor?
>>55472793
>Budget is on the low side, probably around 10 to 15 grands maximum
Reading this did something to my brain, in a bad way.
